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Upper Corindi
64 km²
A typical resident of Upper Corindi is far older than most, with a median age of 51. This small community is defined by its older population and a high number of people living alone. It is a largely residential area where many own their homes outright, though typical incomes are well below the national figure. The community is notably car-dependent, with almost no access to public transport or walkable services.
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Seniors make up over a quarter of the population, and the typical resident is 51, which is far older than in New South Wales. There is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.
The population is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. Only 7.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for the vast majority of people, and very few use another language at home compared to the state average.
More than half of the community reported having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 11.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are notably low across the board; typical weekly household income is $1,267, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 31% of residents affected, most often by arthritis or asthma.
Unpaid care is a common part of life, as more people provide unpaid care and do housework than in most other similar areas.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 16, and typical incomes are well below the national figure.
About a third of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. However, nearly half of households consist of couples with children.
Home ownership is very strong, with 50.9% of homes owned outright. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average.
The area is entirely reliant on cars; no one commutes by public transport, and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.
Residents are more settled than those in the wider state, with 32.7% moving in the last five years, compared to 39.9% in New South Wales.
The unemployment rate is 13.5%, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is among the lowest for similar areas, with many working in construction or education.
This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.
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